New state requirements put Texas summer camps in limbo
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Texas lawmakers who pushed for new safety requirements at summer camps following last July's Camp Mystic tragedy are now looking for a loophole to allow those camps to operate for at least one more year before adhering to the changes. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Corpus Christi has credit ratings downgraded amid water crisis

The looming water crisis in Corpus Christi has led to the nation's largest credit agencies to downgrade the city's credit ratings or threaten to downgrade its ratings.

Suspect in Trinity River dumping case illegally owned site
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The man accused of operating an illegal dump site on the Trinity River apparently owned the property illegally, having forged a signature on the deed. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Trinity River illegal dumping suspect stole property through forged deed signature

The suspect accused of running an illegal dumping operation on the bank of the Trinity River in Dallas obtained the nearby land through forging a signature on the property deed.

Trinity River illegal dumping investigation leads to arrests
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An illegal dumpsite that spills into the Trinity River south of downtown Dallas has caused environmental concerns, and now two people have been arrested in connection to the scheme. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Suspects arrested in Trinity River illegal dumping scheme

Dallas Police have arrested multiple suspects in connection with a large illegal landfill that's been flowing into the Trinity River for several years.

Pollution concerns could close two Dallas shingle plants
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Concerns over pollution have led Dallas to hire a consultant to review whether to buy out two shingle-producing plants. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

California has three new state parks: Here's where

Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.

Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks

Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.

Dallas still working on plan to clear large illegal trash dump on Trinity River

One week after FOX 4 began investigating a large illegal dump on the banks of the Trinity River, the City of Dallas has yet to share their plans to clear the mess.

Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest

After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.

Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest

U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia

Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.

Illegal dumping taking place in Dallas' Trinity River
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FOX 4 has discovered an illegal dump in the Trinity River that the City of Dallas has been aware of for several years. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Large illegal trash dump found flowing into Trinity River in Dallas

The discovery of a large illegal dump flowing directly into the Trinity River in Dallas has raised environmental questions about the river's water quality and safety for recreational use.

Data centers: Texas lawmakers explore new regulations

Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources.

Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections

Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.